Texas
Texas Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Texas for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 267 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Texas below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Trail races at Dana Peak Park near Stillhouse Hollow Lake in Harker Heights Texas offer looped courses from 10K to 100K with notable climbs and staffed aid stations. Hydration device required; pacers permitted for the 100K second loop.
A family-friendly mud run at Cycle Ranch Pro on Oct 3, 2026 featuring obstacles, waist-level mud pits, a pre-event party, tiered registration and community donation program.
Love Yourself First Masquerade 5K is an in-person and virtual run and walk on October 3, 2026 in Missouri City, TX. The themed event focuses on domestic violence awareness, solidarity, and creating a space for education and healing.
Trail races on the Brook Hill trails in Bullard, Texas offering 5K and 10K distances on October 3, 2026, with professionally marked courses and on-course support.
A 5K trail race at StoneBridge Church campus with a children's Chase the Gator race and proceeds supporting Back 2 Basics ministry.
FPR Speed Hay Bale XC Championship is a cross country championship on October 3, 2026 at Nottingham Park in Houston, Texas.
Day of the Dead Half Marathon in Live Oak TX features multiple race distances, a pre race costume contest, aid stations, awards and volunteer options.
Timed multihour loop races at Martin House Brewing on a wheeled two mile Trinity River course with full aid, cupless stations, relays, and a 300 runner cap.
Two-day trail weekend at Lake Bastrop featuring distances from 5K to 50K plus a backyard ultra with hourly 4.167-mile loops and a ruck division.
Trailway Trail Race at Lake Somerville offers multiple running and ruck distances on lakeside and canopied trails, with marked aid stations and a Friday evening pre race tailgate.
Trail run on October 10, 2026 at High Hope Ranch in Glen Rose TX with 100K, 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K and a non-timed 1K kids dash on steep trails.
Day of the Dead Half Marathon at Fair Oaks Park in Dallas offers a chip timed 13.1 mile race, multiple distances, a costume contest and a post race rally with music and refreshments.
Experience the 4th Annual Del Rio Marathon in Texas this October for a classic long distance road race starting on West De La Rosa Street.
Experience the natural beauty of Estero Llano Grande State Park at the Queen City Trail Run. With distances ranging from a 1 mile youth run to a 10 mile trail race and a 10k ruck there is an event for everyone.
Looped races at Waterloo Lake Park on October 10 2026, offering distances from a 1.5 mile fun run to a 50k, with aid stations, medals, and parking options.
A community 5K and kids 1K at Creekside Trail in Kilgore benefiting the Kilgore ISD Education Foundation, with a DJ, awards, packet pickup, and a supporter option.
A Day of the Dead themed running event at Heritage Park with distances from a kids dash to a chip timed half marathon, a costume contest, and post-race awards.
A family-friendly 5k mud and obstacle run at TNT Raceway in Lubbock on October 11, 2026, with adult and KIDZ family waves and on-site festival access.
San Antonio memorial climb marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11, honoring fallen firefighters, law enforcement, and EMS with participation open to first responders, military, and civilians.
Trail running at Flat Rock Ranch October 16-17 2026 with single loop, 6 hour and 24 hour options across maintained Hill Country trails and on site camping.